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Savings Goal Calculator
Are you saving for a down payment on a house, a car, a boat or a special trip? This calculator helps find out what it will take to reach your financial goal. Enter in your savings plan and view graphs of your financial results.
By changing any value in the following form fields, calculated values are immediately provided for displayed output values. Click the view report button to see all of your results.
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Savings Goal - Delta Community Credit Union
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Definitions
Savings goal
The amount you wish to have in savings at the end of this savings plan.
Target years to save
The number of years you have to save.
Amount currently saved
Total you currently have saved toward this savings goal.
Monthly savings
The amount you will contribute each month to your savings. This calculator also assumes that you make your contribution at the beginning of each month.
Expected rate of return
This is the annually compounded rate of return you expect from your savings or investment. The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the types of investments you select. The Standard & Poor's 500® (S&P 500®) for the 10 years ending December 31st 2023, had an annual compounded rate of return of 15.2%, including reinvestment of dividends. From January 1, 1970 to December 31st 2023, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500®, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 10.9% (source: www.spglobal.com). Since 1970, the highest 12-month return was 61% (June 1982 through June 1983). The lowest 12-month return was -43% (March 2008 to March 2009). Savings accounts at a financial institution may pay as little as 0.25% or less but carry significantly lower risk of loss of principal balances.
It is important to remember that these scenarios are hypothetical and that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are generally subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index and the compounded rate of return noted above does not reflect sales charges and other fees that investment funds and/or investment companies may charge.
Expected annual inflation rate
This is what you expect for the average long-term inflation rate. A common measure of inflation in the U.S. is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). From 1925 through 2023 the CPI has a long-term average of 3.0% annually. Over the last 40 years the highest CPI recorded was 13.5% in 1980. For 2023, the last full year available, the CPI was 3.1% annually as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This information may help you analyze your financial needs. It is based on information and assumptions provided by you regarding your goals, expectations and financial situation. This service shall not infer that the company or its affiliates assumes any fiduciary duties. In addition, such service should not be relied upon as the only source of information. This information is supplied from sources we believe to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Hypothetical illustrations may provide historical or current performance information. Past performance does not guarantee nor indicate future results. Use of service is provided without warranty of any kind, either express, implied or statutory, including FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, AND ACCURACY. Use of service is entirely at users own risk and user should seek professional financial and legal advice without reliance on service. Provider and email service provider shall not be liable for any lost profits, lost business, direct or indirect, punitive or consequential damages or damages of any kind arising out of service use. User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless company, email service provider, and affiliates from any and all liabilities and costs (including attorney fees) for any improper use or violation of these terms.
Calculated amounts and results are for informational purposes only. Actual amounts, durations, rates, and values will vary based on your creditworthiness, individual circumstances, and other unique variables. These results should in no way be construed as an offer or guarantee of credit.